How much does a Help Desk Support Specialist III make in Olympia, WA? The average Help Desk Support Specialist III salary in Olympia, WA is $70,850 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $63,845 and $79,313. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Help Desk Support Specialist III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Help Desk Support Specialist III Salary $57,467 Olympia,WA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Help Desk Support Specialist III Salary $63,845 Olympia,WA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Help Desk Support Specialist III Salary $70,850 Olympia,WA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Help Desk Support Specialist III Salary $79,313 Olympia,WA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Help Desk Support Specialist III Salary $87,019 Olympia,WA March 26, 2024
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What skills does a Help Desk Support Specialist III need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.

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Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

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Desktop Support: Desktop support is a type of technical support where a technician is called to fix a desktop system, or its supporting hardware, software in an organization or at a designated field site.

Troubleshooting 10.28%
Microsoft Office 2.73%
Desktop Support 1.44%
Others 85.55%

Job Description for Help Desk Support Specialist III

Help Desk Support Specialist III responds to end-user requests for technical assistance by phone, email, or ticketing system. Troubleshoots and resolves basic computer, application, system, device, access, or performance issues. Being a Help Desk Support Specialist III uses established processes and procedures to document, track, and resolve reported problems and to meet operational service levels and standards. Utilizes product information or solution database to research, troubleshoot, and deliver solutions. Additionally, Help Desk Support Specialist III advises users on the methods, steps, and actions to resolve and avoid future issues and provides documentation as needed. Escalates problems to appropriate levels or teams to achieve issue resolution. May support installs or upgrades of software or devices, set up user profiles, or re-set passwords. Fulfills all service level standards for response time and quality. May require an associate degree. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Help Desk Support Specialist III works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Help Desk Support Specialist III typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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